Comprehension
What does Mrs. Murry call Charles Wallace and why?
A. She calls him 'brilliant' because he speaks so eloquently and has an extensive vocabulary.
B. She calls him 'new' because he's unlike anyone else who has ever been created.
C. She calls him 'short' because he's only 5 years old.
D. She calls him 'special' because he's very mature and intelligent for his age.
B. She calls him 'new' because he's unlike anyone else who has ever been created.
What is the Black Thing that Mrs. Whatsit and Mrs. Who show the children in Chapter 5?
A. A shadow that represents all the evil and darkness in the universe.
B. A terrifying physical monster that guards Mr. Murry.
C. A giant hole in space that leads to the planet Camazotz.
D. A cloud of smoke caused by a cosmic war centuries ago.
A. A shadow that represents all the evil and darkness in the universe.
In Chapter 3, Calvin O'Keefe finds the Murry home and spends time with the family before the journey begins. What does his strong, immediate connection with the Murrys most likely symbolize?
A. A calculated plan by the Mrs. Ws to ensure the three children would bond quickly.
B. His desire to escape his home life, which he perceives as emotionally cold and uncommunicative.
C. The idea that all highly intelligent people share an instant bond regardless of background.
D. The importance of finding a new mentor for his scientific studies.
B. His desire to escape his home life, which he perceives as emotionally cold and uncommunicative.
What is the primary point of view (POV) used by the author, Madeleine L'Engle, throughout Chapters 3, 4, and 5?
A. First-person, narrated by Meg Murry.
B. Third-person limited, centered mainly on Meg Murry's thoughts and feelings.
C. Second-person, placing the reader directly into the story as a character.
D. Third-person omniscient, revealing the thoughts of all characters equally.
B. Third-person limited, centered mainly on Meg Murry's thoughts and feelings.
Which sentence best illustrates the meaning of the word Dubiously?
A. The detective examined the witness's shaky testimony dubiously.
B. The car drove down the road dubiously toward its destination.
C. The chef seasoned the soup dubiously with salt and pepper.
D. She sang the high notes dubiously to impress the crowd.
A. The detective examined the witness's shaky testimony dubiously.
A. He's missing.
B. He's a physicist
C. He lives on another planet
D. He worked at Princeton
E. He worked for the government
B, D, & E
What is Mrs. Who's characteristic manner of speaking, as shown in Chapters 3-5?
A. She communicates only through telepathic thoughts.
B. She speaks only in riddles and metaphors.
C. She uses quotations from famous writers, philosophers, and historical figures.
D. She only speaks in the language of the planet she is currently visiting.
C. She uses quotations from famous writers, philosophers, and historical figures.
The children's stop on the planet Uriel in Chapter 4, characterized by beautiful colors, gentle creatures, and bright light, functions primarily as what in this part of the story?
A. A brief practice run to ensure they can survive the physical process of tessering.
B. A warning about the dangers of becoming too comfortable in beautiful surroundings.
C. The place where the children must gather supplies before leaving the Milky Way galaxy.
D. A way to allow the characters to reflect on the beauty of nature before facing the horrors of the journey.
D. A way to allow the characters to reflect on the beauty of nature before facing the horrors of the journey.
The author's use of third-person limited POV (focused on Meg) helps to elevate the significance of which key element in Chapter 4?
A. The scientific details of Mr. Murry's mission.
B. The history and background of the three Mrs. Ws.
C. Calvin's advanced mathematical theories.
D. Meg's changing emotions and her personal journey from insecurity to confidence.
D. Meg's changing emotions and her personal journey from insecurity to confidence.
What is the best synonym for the word Gamboled?
A. Loitered
B. Leaped
C. Slumbered
D. Moped
B. Leaped
What realization does Meg have about the shadow and her father's disappearance?
A. She realizes her father is stuck on another planet.
B. She realizes her father is in charge of the shadow.
C. She believes her father has another family on another planet.
D. She believes the darkness (shadow) is what's holding her father captive.
D. She believes the darkness (shadow) is what's holding her father captive.
The three children travel to the planet Uriel in Chapter 4. What is a key feature of Uriel?
A. It is made entirely of water, requiring the children to travel by boat.
B. It is a barren wasteland of red rock.
C. It is perpetually dark and cold.
D. It has singing creatures with wings and mountains of color.
D. It has singing creatures with wings and mountains of color.
In Chapter 3, Calvin compares the Murry family to 'a sort of happy medium' compared to his own. What is the significance of this realization about the Murrys for Calvin's character?
A. It motivates him to leave his home permanently and join the Murrys.
B. It makes him resent his own mother for neglecting him.
C. It signifies his first true connection to a supportive family unit, fulfilling his deep need for belonging.
D. It reveals his ambition to become a brilliant scientist like Mr. Murry.
C. It signifies his first true connection to a supportive family unit, fulfilling his deep need for belonging.
Because the author focuses on Meg's limited POV, the reader feels most of the confusion and doubt about the Mrs. Ws' plans. Why is this technique effective?
A. It helps the reader feel the suspense and mystery just as Meg does.
B. It proves the Mrs. Ws are unreliable guides.
C. It keeps the story calm and easy to follow.
D. It makes the reader feel smarter than the main character.
A. It helps the reader feel the suspense and mystery just as Meg does.
The rise of the tide is Inexorable, meaning it is:
A. Easily stopped or diverted.
B. A natural process that is slow and gentle.
C. Capable of being reversed by human effort.
D. Impossible to stop or prevent; relentless.
D. Impossible to stop or prevent; relentless.
For what THREE reasons does Calvin think Meg is so lucky?
A. Her family cares about her.
B. She has normal siblings.
C. She has a nice home.
D. Her mom is gorgeous.
E. Her parents are geniuses.
A, C, & D
What is Mrs. Whatsit's true identity, revealed to Meg, Charles Wallace, and Calvin in Chapter 3?
A. The long-lost sister of their father, Mr. Murry.
B. A fallen star who gave up her life to fight the Dark Thing.
C. A friendly alien scientist sent to guide them.
D. An ancient, powerful witch.
B. A fallen star who gave up her life to fight the Dark Thing.
The three Ws explain tessering by folding a skirt or a string to show how they can bypass long distances. This analogy primarily serves which function for the narrative?
A. To translate a complex, multidimensional physical law into a relatable, human-scale concept for the reader.
B. To reassure the children that their journey will be simple and entirely safe.
C. To introduce the setting of their next destination, which involves folds in the landscape.
D. To suggest that all dimensions are merely illusions created by the human mind.
A. To translate a complex, multidimensional physical law into a relatable, human-scale concept for the reader.
There is constant use of quotes and cryptic communication by Mrs. Who and Mrs. Which, forcing the reader (and Meg) to constantly interpret their meaning. The author uses this limited POV to show that:
A. The deepest wisdom is complex, requires contemplation, and cannot be given directly or easily.
B. The greatest truths in the universe are often simple and easy to understand.
C. The three Mrs. Ws are actually incompetent guides who don't know the full plan.
D. The children must learn to trust only their own individual judgment, not the guides.
A. The deepest wisdom is complex, requires contemplation, and cannot be given directly or easily.
Which document quality is being described when a professor says a student's handwriting is Legible?
A. It is clear enough to be read without difficulty.
B. It is written in all capital letters for emphasis.
C. It is grammatically correct and well-written.
D. It has been officially notarized and authenticated.
A. It is clear enough to be read without difficulty.
In chapter 5, what TWO reasons does Mrs. Whatsit first give the children for showing them the black thing back on Planet Uriel?
A. Because the atmosphere on the mountain peaks would be clear enough for them to see it for what it is.
B. She wanted them to realize the black thing was what was keeping their father from them.
C. She wanted the children to see what they were up against.
D. She thought it might be easier for them to understand if they saw it somewhere else first, other than Earth.
A & D
What gift does Mrs. Whatsit give Meg before they travel in Chapter 5?
A. A reminder that she has something they do not have.
B. A warning not to be too aggressive.
C. A piece of rope to tether her to reality.
D. A command to use her anger.
D. A command to use her anger.
In Chapter 5, Mrs. Whatsit gives Meg the strange command to use her greatest fault, her anger, when she needs it. This gift is most significant because it suggests:
A. That Meg must learn to control her emotions to avoid succumbing to the Black Thing.
B. That only the most aggressive people are capable of fighting for justice.
C. That the children must rely on magic, not their own internal qualities, to succeed.
D. That personal flaws can become essential strengths when leveraged for a moral purpose.
D. That personal flaws can become essential strengths when leveraged for a moral purpose.
On Uriel, the author describes the singing, winged creatures in great detail, focusing on their beauty and harmony. The POV shifts here to primarily provide a sense of wonder in order to:
A. Prove that Charles Wallace’s instincts are always correct about new planets.
B. Foreshadow that the creatures will eventually turn evil and attack the children.
C. Show that the universe is made up of both good and evil, creating a necessary thematic balance before revealing the Black Thing.
D. Suggest that the children should stay and live on Uriel permanently.
C. Show that the universe is made up of both good and evil, creating a necessary thematic balance before revealing the Black Thing.
The word Aberration is used to describe:
A. A standard procedure or expected outcome.
B. A common type of scientific measurement.
C. A deviation from what is normal, expected, or right.
D. An intentional plan to change a system.
C. A deviation from what is normal, expected, or right.